Key Responsibilities

- Provide one-on-one Academic Counselling to students and parents regarding overseas education opportunities.
- Work as an Academic Counsellor to guide students in selecting suitable universities, courses, and study destinations based on their academic profiles and career aspirations.
- Counsel students on study abroad opportunities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand, and other European countries.
- Handle incoming enquiries and conduct outbound telecalling as part of the Academic Counsellor role.
- Explain admission requirements, eligibility criteria, tuition fees, scholarships, and career opportunities to prospective students.
- Assist students throughout the university application process, including document collection, application submission, and admission follow-ups.
- Provide guidance on student visa requirements, documentation, and visa application procedures.
- Follow up with prospective students and parents to convert enquiries into registrations and admissions.
- Maintain accurate student records, counselling notes, follow-up details, and application progress reports in the CRM.
- Coordinate with the admissions team to ensure smooth and timely application processing.
- Stay updated on international admission requirements, university programmes, scholarship opportunities, and student visa regulations.
- Achieve assigned counselling, follow-up, registration, and student enrolment targets.

Required Skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong interest in building a career as an Academic Counsellor / Study Abroad Counsellor.
- Ability to understand students' academic profiles and recommend suitable international education pathways.
- Knowledge of overseas education processes, university admissions,



and student visa requirements.
- Strong student counselling, convincing, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in telecalling, lead management, and regular student follow-ups.
- Ability to handle multiple student enquiries and convert potential leads into registrations.
- Good presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and target-driven approach.

Preferred Skills

- Previous experience as an Academic Counsellor, Education Counsellor, Study Abroad Counsellor, Overseas Education Counsellor, or Admission Counsellor.
- Experience in counselling students for universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Europe.
- Familiarity with international education systems and university admission procedures.
- Basic knowledge of student visa processes, education loans, and scholarship opportunities.
- Experience working in an overseas education consultancy will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Candidates with degrees in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields are preferred.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based incentives.
- Prospect to build a successful career as an Academic Counsellor in the overseas education industry.
- Professional training on international education, university admissions, and visa procedures.
- Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
- Career growth opportunities within the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Experience:

- Academic counseling: 1 year (Required)

Location:

- Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Academic Counsellor (Chennai)
🏢 Ignited Edu Future
📍 Chennai